Enrollment
289
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Osage, IA
Osage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Osage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192184001303
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Osage · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osage, IA.
School address
District: Osage Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192184001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osage Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osage Middle School
Osage Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Osage, Iowa, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Iowa schools and 22% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 289 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 443 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #203.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Osage Comm School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (405 students) and Osage High School (294 students) alongside Osage Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Osage Middle School compares
Osage Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,864
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Osage Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osage Comm School District, which includes Osage Middle School.
$11,864
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 48.9%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Osage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osage High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Osage Middle School
How many students attend Osage Middle School?
Osage Middle School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Osage, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osage Middle School?
28.4% of students at Osage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Osage Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Osage, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage Middle School?
Osage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Osage Middle School rank among public schools in Osage?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osage, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Osage on the city page.
Is Osage Middle School a good school?
Osage Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Osage Comm School District?
Besides Osage Middle School, Osage Comm School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (405 students) and Osage High School (294 students). See the Osage Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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